"BEAUTY"--by Susan Wilson--a captivating contemporary "Beauty and the Beast" tale--both on page and screen

Beauty  by Susan Wilson


What if the fairy tale came true?

In this bittersweet love story, it isn't Beauty who needs to discover the man inside the Beast—but the man himself.

When Alix Miller takes off for a remote spot in New Hampshire to paint a portrait of the reclusive aristocrat, Leland Crompton, nothing has prepared her for what's in store. The housekeeper is unnerving. The castle-like house—with its massive chimney, mullioned windows, and ironwork gate with wrought-iron roses—gives her chills. And Lee himself is disfigured by a rare, genetic disease.

In the long hours of work that follow, deep in the wintry woods, Alix discovers that beneath Lee's exterior lies a remarkable man, a man she could come to love. The problem lies in convincing Lee.

Beauty

DVD

The Crompton family has commissioned portraits for many years, calling on famed painter Alexander Miller (Hal Holbrook). When Lee Crompton (Jamey Sheridan) requests Miller's services though, the artist sends his talented daughter, Alix (Janine Turner), instead. Unfortunately for Alix, Lee is a tough subject—facially deformed for most of his adult life. But when Lee lets his guard down, the pair makes great progress towards a finished project...and a wonderful friendship.

JAMEY SHERIDAN IS A MOST CHARMING "BEAST:!!! 



 SUSAN WILSON




SUSAN WILSON is the author of ten novels, including the New York Times bestselling One Good Dog. In her most recent novel, TWO GOOD DOGS, the two main characters from One Good Dog, Adam March and his rescued pit bull Chance, make a return. She lives on Martha's Vineyard. Visit her online at www.susanwilsonwrites.com
Those are the stats. I am a novelist, ten published, one in progress. I frequently contribute to the on-line magazine, Stay Thirsty.